AUTO RELATED BOOKS

 


 

        Autocourse          2009-2010
          Yearbook



The World's number one Grand Prix Annual is back for the 59th year. The most complete race by race coverage of the 2009 F-1 season. Contains team, driver and technical reviews, and complete statistics on all 2009 GP races. Plus F3, F-3000, Sports Prototype and US race series. A must for serious F-1 fans and collectors

  • Hardbound
  • 288 Color Photos
  • 336 Pages

$54.95

            9.5" X 12.5"


 

  Ferrari's World   Champions:    The Cars That   Beat The World                




Since 1952 Ferrari has won 15 World Driving and 16 World Constructor's Championships and 14 Sports Car Championships. This is an amazing record unequaled by any other firm. The history of this illustrious firm is yours in photos and informative text about its many winning cars, their drivers, and the engineers and team behind these world beating cars. There are hundreds of previously unpublished photos of great Ferrari's in action. Good for hours of viewing and reading pleasure. A great way to spend winter evenings in the off season, and as a reference. .

  • Hardbound
  • 128 Pages

$29.95

     9.65" X 10.43"


 

   Formula 1
  2008 - 2009        Technical      Analysis



All the fantastic technology of the F-1 car is on display in this great book. George Piola's technical drawings are the world's best and make understanding the fantastic technology behind the current F-1 cars easy. Learn what allows F-1 cars to go from 0-100-0 MPH in less than 6 seconds and pull 4+ G cornering forces. Cockpit design, tires, brakes, downforce, engines, new regs, and more. Learn the secrets of the top team's success.

  • Softbound
  • 350 Color Illustrations
  • 120 Pages

$34.95

          9.5" X 10.5"


 

    German Racing Silver:
Drivers, Cars & Triumps of German Motor Racing    




Germans have played a key role in motor racing from the start when Lautenschlager won two of the greatest Grand Prixs in history in 1908 & 1914 to Schumacher's record shattering F-1 career. Read the stories of the famous cars and drivers and the development of some of the world's greatest tracks. Rich color photos, vintage black and white pictures and sidebars of information and history make this a key book for the racing fan.

  • Hardbound
  • 176 Pages

$38.95

          9.75" X 9.75"


 

   Keith Martin's    Guide: To Car        Collecting               



The acclaimed Keith Martin helps you with all aspects of collecting classic cars in one indispensable reference. Whether you are an established collector with a rare 1930s classic or a beginner this book will be a big help. He covers all parts of collecting; car clubs, museums, rating systems, prices, auction results and more. There's advice on getting started and finding cars that are collectible to getting the most out of owning a collectible. Making the right decision on what cars to buy and to keep can have a big financial impact and pay for this book a thousand times over.

  • Softbound
  • 304 Pages

$21.95

     8.5" X 11"


 

Legendary Race          Cars
            




Here is the story of more than 24 of the world's most famous race cars. The cars, the men who drove them, the races they won, why they won and more is told in vivid portraits of man and machine. You'll be intrigued by the story of the Mercedes SLR and Stirling Moss at the Mille Miglia, the Lotus 79 and Mario Andretti in the fight for the F-1 title, the Marmon Wasp and Ray Harroun as they win the first ever Indy 500 and many more cars that made racing history. A grand tour of racing.

  • Hardbound
  • 176 Iconic Car Filled Pages

$33.95

      9.25" X 10.875"


 

    Motorsports  Fitness Manuel
      



Top teams employ trainers, dieticians and spend big bucks to physically and mentally train their drivers and riders. At lower levels this is often neglected resutling in sub par performance. Now a doctor and rally driver offers expert advice on all aspects of physical and mental training including diet, exercises and lots more. His advice is given in an easy to follow style. This book will make you a better driver or rider and more successful in other parts of your life.

  • Hardbound
  • 144 Pages

$33.95

   8.25" X 10.65"


 

    Tales From    
   The Toolbox:
Mechanic's View Of F-1      




An insightful and intriguing look at F-1 through the eyes of mechanics that have worked in F-1 over the last 50+ years. From their unique perspective on the front lines and their close contact with drivers and team bosses you get a view of F-1 that few have seen. Learn their opinions of drivers, team bosses, the pressure to perform in this mega dollar sport, the all nighters, logistics problems, the exotic race locations, politics, friendships and teamwork. A whole new view of F-1. Contains great never before seen picstures from the mechanics's own collections.

  • Softbound
  • 176 Pages

$24.95

        6" X 9"


 

    The Book Of      Formula One         Top Tens



An interesting, entertaining and informative book. Learn which driver and team had the most dominating season, the closest finishes, fastest races, most succssful engines, the biggest race day crowds, etc. A horn a plenty of interesting facts; 100 top ten lists. Educate yourself on this great sport, settle arguements; evenings of entertainment.

  • Hardbound
  • 208 Pages

$19.95

      5" X 7.8"


 

   The Science Of Formula 1 Design     Expert Analysis Of   The Anatomy Of The       Modern GP Car            




Learn the secrets and science behind the most technically advanced cars in the world. David Tremayne unravels the mysteries surrounding modern F-1 car design using his access to F-1's best designers. With the F-1 fan in mind, he provides an authoritative and well illustrated look at the philosophy and technology involved in F-1 cars. He covers all aspects including engine, chassis, brakes, suspension, transmission, electrics, etc. Aerodynamics and tires are analyzed and how the various parts and systems work together. Fully updated with the 2009 reg changes. A fascinating read.

  • Hardbound
  • 270 Photos
  • 192 Pages

$32.95

       8.25" X 10.75"


 

   Winning: The    Racing Life Of     Paul Newman
      



Paul Newman was a Hollywood legend but he was also an avid and successful racer and team owner. This is the saga of a man who entered racing at an age when many retire. A driver who first entered The 24 Hours of Daytona at 70 and raced until he was 82. That's passion and we see it in spades as he races, wins, forms a winning race team with Carl Haas that wins Indy and much more. This book is an exciting look into the the world of sports car and open wheel racing through the eyes of an American icon. Also, see the many fine cars in Newman's collection and his famous friends. A great read!

  • Hardbound
  • 176 Pages

$28.95

      8.25" X 10.625"

 

     You Are What        You Drive:
    What Your Car Says
            About You            




Whatever you drive, be it a 911, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Corolla or Corvette - your ride tells a lot about you. Here psychology meets machine and tells you what cars say about you, friends and colleagues. What's your date's Prius say about her, your neighbor's Suburban about them, your bosses 911 about him and much more. This book is hilariously entertaining but eerily accurate. It's fun to read and interesting to apply what you learn. You'll come away with a better understanding of people and yourself.

  • Softbound
  • 144 Pages

$19.95

         6" X 9"

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